A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
With any GUI, there are opportunities to use gathered data visually. Which of the methods below would be best described as one that would allow an operator to retrieve and plot data over an extended time frame?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that converts a digital signal to 8 or 16 outputs?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the accounting system?
There are several different ways to let an operator know about an alarm in any HMI. Which of the answers below would best be described as a vibrations given off by a device?
Which answer below best describes the result of electromagnetic interference in a transmission medium?
Which of the H1 transmission system function blocks below is best described as generally available default to field devices after it has been energized?
A HMI requires secure access to it's configuration database. Which of the terms below is best described as engineering level software package?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be designed to reduce transmission of the records of alarms and/or events?
Which of the terms below can be best described as commands rarely seen on an average Hart device?
Providing power to remote sites in a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the answers below would be best defined as one that is used for continuous power generation where there are no other options?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the database that contains all the data required to create a trend in the process?
Over the lifetime of a HMI, there will be changes to it's software form the supplier. Which of the terms below would best describe the red number in the picture below?
Communication that is wireless in a SCADA system is common. Which of the communication methods below would be best defined as one that is limited to 10 km or less?
There are many different software programs that are commonly used by a DCS. Which of the programs below would allow the control of an employees access level in the system?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "H"?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the accounting system?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "H"?
There are various subsystems within any HMI. Which of the tasks below would be the primary responsibility of the alarm subsystem?
There are numerous function block modes which are permitted. Which of the modes below is best described as the mode the function block desires to be in?
HMI networks are needed to expand or contract as required over their lifetime of use. Which of the networking types below will solve scalability, but is still limited because of multiple DA servers and duplication of information requiring an overuse of bandwidth?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the operators access the various HMI subsystems to interact with a process control system?
In relation to IPv4, every classification has a finite amount of addresses. Which of the classifications below has the most subnet addresses?
In the unbalanced signal transmission system, which answer best represents the number 5?
IPv4 has several distinct classifications. Which of the answers below would best describe how those classifications are determined using the address?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used with analog values that require a significant degree of accuracy?